Puerto Rico And Switzerland Announce Their 2016 Winners!

The World Final of the Elite Model Look is just a few months away. Thousands of applicants have submitted their images, been approached by scouts and showed the judges what they've got. Finals continue around the globe, where the finalists have been selected to represent their country at the World Final. Congratulations to Antonio and Nathalie from Switzerland and Yanil from Puerto Rico who have just been announced as winners!

2015 Swiss Finalist Benjamin attended the 2016 final

Benjamin made it to the Top 15 of the 2015 competition, winning a global modelling contract with Elite

Backstage in Zurich

Over 500 applicants were honed down to 10 finalists on the stage in Switzerland

Backstage at Elite Model Look Switzerland

Winner Antonio in Switzerland

Antonio is 18 years old from Niederwil. He celebrated his win with his parents and seven siblings. He said: "For me, just a dream come true."

Nathalie will represent Switzerland at the World Final

The 15 year old comes from the town of Berikon. Her parents and three siblings were there to support her. Of her win, she said: "I cannot believe it."